September 2007 rates increase

Australia Post has increased its rates in September 2007. If you open Post Charges Booklet (pdf) you can see these changes:

  Previous rate New rate
Regular post    
Small parcels up to 250 g $3.85 $4.00
Over 250g up to 500g $5.00 $5.20
Basic charge for destinations in the same state $6.70 $6.95
Basic charge for interstate destination $8.45 $8.75
Express post    
Parcels up to 500g $7.20 $7.40
Registered Post $2.60 $2.70

Distance charge has increased for most destinations by 5 or 10 cents per kilogram. International rates for parcels didn’t change.

Summary: rates have increased slightly. Next rate increase will be in March 2008.